Author: Lisa Lowry McDowell

We are so proud of the volunteers that have helped our mission in making mask for our senior population.  These ladies are our unseen heroes of our community.  Many of these ladies have spent hours on top of hours sewing these face mask.  The quality is superior.  Today we donated 100 of the face mask…

As the US sets to reopen the Government, the FDA has set fourth new guidelines on how we should do our grocery shopping.  Wearing a mask will be a common clothing item while shopping to help protect the grocery workers and other shoppers in the marketplace.  The new guidelines report there is no evidence of…

The Surgeon General demonstrates how to make a quick face mask!  

Studies are now suggesting that 50% of those who have COVID19 don’t even know they have it.  Many people are asymptomatic and could be spreading the virus.  The CDC is now recommending wearing a mask or cover to help prevent the spread.  If you don’t have a mask, below is the CDC guidelines on how…

Educating yourself and  your family is the first line of defense against the spread of COVID-19 virus in our community.  Listed below are links to the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services and the CDC website that give educational support on how to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Our elderly population…

Sundowning, sometimes referred to as “Sundowning Syndrome”, is a symptom of dementia that involves increased confusion and agitation throughout the late afternoon and evening. Patients and caregivers have been describing sundowning for years but it is only recently that the symptom has been medically recognized, although as many as 45% of people with Alzheimer’s disease…

There are many benefits of a diet high in fish oil. It can help lower your cholesterol, reduce your risk of heart attack, and reduce inflammation that can lead to joint pain. Is it possible that fish oil could also help prevent Alzheimer’s disease?  Current Research Shows a Benefit Several large and small studies have…

The Alzheimer’s Association states that more than 5 million American people suffer with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type of dementia.  By 2025 that number will rise to over 7.1 million.  Every 66 seconds, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s disease.  This progressive disease results in severe memory loss and other brain function abilities…

Are you tired of forgetting where you put your keys or where you left your purse? Then work to improve your memory by following the dos and don’ts listed below. Lifestyle habits and foods that sharpen your ability to remember are included in this list, so make this list part of your life. Refer to…